Cortana settings

You can also search "Cortana settings" in the search box on the taskbar, and select Cortana & Search settings from the results.

1. How do I change Cortana settings?
2. How do I set up Cortana?
3. Why is Cortana not in settings?
4. How do I enable Cortana after disabling?
5. What is Cortana on a computer?
6. How do I enable Cortana search bar?
7. What commands Cortana understand?
8. Can Cortana turn on my computer?
9. Is Cortana dead?
10. Is it OK to uninstall Cortana?
11. Does disabling Cortana improve performance?

How do I change Cortana settings?

To change permissions on your device, use the following steps:

1. Open Settings.
2. Click on Cortana.
3. Click on Permissions & History.
4. Click the Manage the information Cortana can access from this device link.
5. Turn on or off the toggle switch for the feature want Cortana to see and use, including:

How do I set up Cortana?

How to set up Cortana on Windows 10 PC

1. Click on the Start Menu button. It's the Windows icon in the bottom left corner of your screen.
2. Click All apps.
3. Click Cortana.
4. Click on the Cortana button. ...
5. Click Use Cortana.
6. Click Yes if you want speech, inking, and typing personalization turned on.

Why is Cortana not in settings?

If Cortana search box is missing on your computer, it might be because it's hidden. ... If for some reason search box is set to hidden, you won't be able to use it, but you can easily fix that by following these steps: Right click the Taskbar. Choose Cortana > Show search box.

How do I enable Cortana after disabling?

After entering the Local Group Policy Editor interface, go to Local Computer Policy > Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components. Go to Search, find Allow Cortana and double-click it. Check the Enabled option, then click Apply and OK to save changes.

What is Cortana on a computer?

Just as it does in Windows 10, Cortana can answer a variety of questions and respond to a range of requests. And best of all, Cortana can sync the same information and settings between your mobile phone or tablet and your Windows 10 PC.

How do I enable Cortana search bar?

To show just the icon on the Taskbar, right-click on any empty space on the Taskbar and select “Cortana” (or “Search”) > “Show Cortana icon” (or “Show search icon”). The icon will appear on the Taskbar where the Search/Cortana box was. Just click on it to start searching.

What commands Cortana understand?

The four commands are:

• "Hey Cortana, restart PC"
• "Hey Cortana, turn off PC"
• "Hey Cortana, sign out"
• "Hey Cortana, lock PC"

Can Cortana turn on my computer?

You cannot use your Android phone to turn on you PC. To use Cortana you need to first turn on your PC and login to your account.

Is Cortana dead?

Microsoft has launched a new insider build of Windows 10 and with it comes a new Cortana skill that'll make it much easier to track down files on your PC.

Is it OK to uninstall Cortana?

Cortana is a part of the OS and cannot be easily uninstalled. However, if you still wish to, consider the registry edit given here: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/25118-enabl...

Does disabling Cortana improve performance?

Does disabling Cortana improve performance? Yes, was the answer in the earlier versions of Windows 10 like 1709, 1803, 1809. ... Game bar and Game Mode are two new settings available, which can improve your game performance. If you consider playing games like Robocraft or Tera, the GPU speed is also important.